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  • Making Mid Century Sofa Cushions

    I got this amazing couch (frame) off Craigslist. And I took it on as a personal mission. My challenge was to make new cushions in a manner that was in keeping with the piece, but make it fresh. I s...
    Apr 30, 2014 1 Comment

  • Project: Felt Container Box

    I am always looking for an elegant storage solution so I decided to try making a felt bin to reign in some of the chaos. I started my attack in  the DVD/games area, but this could be used anywhere. I...
    Apr 15, 2014 2 Comments

  • Easter at Kat’s House

    Yesterday, I was asked to show all my Easter decorations up and around my house. I am hosting some of my family for Easter this year, but I have kept the decorations pretty low-key (especially compare...
    Apr 11, 2014 4 Comments

  • A Study in Viko Baumritter

    I saw this beauty on Craigslist, and I ran it past my husband. (The picture from Craigslist is gone, but mine is exactly like this one.) It was in the house the next day. I have not been able to pin ...
    Apr 02, 2014 9 Comments

  • Dining Chair Make Over

    I had two dining room chairs and an office chair to recover.  I had an idea of what I was doing, but I wanted to make sure that I really had all the professional tips and tricks, so I watched/read an...
    Jan 16, 2014 4 Comments

  • Christmas Vignettes from Kat’s House

    I’ve had a lot of fun decorating our new loft for the holidays this year and wanted to share some of the cheer with all of you. I kept this year’s mantle pretty simple just pulling red an...
    Dec 20, 2013 4 Comments

  • Mino Washi Paper Snowflakes

    My sweet husband was out shopping the other day and stumbled across some Christmas decorations he couldn’t help but bring home to me. I’d never seen them before and they were so pretty I h...
    Dec 16, 2013 3 Comments

  • Thrift vs Designer

    We are  looking for the right pieces to put in our new space. I am open to Craigslist, garage sales, and vintage, as well as the usual stores we love. I have been learning a lot about the value of a...
    Dec 09, 2013 1 Comment

  • Craft Room Transition

    We moved. We have found a lot of our clothing. And the kitchen is 80% of the way there. It’s time to focus on the Craft Room. In this house I have the amazing luxury of a dedicated room. I would...
    Dec 02, 2013 No Comments

  • 16 Handmade Holiday Decor Ideas

    We love creating things to decorate our homes over the holidays. It gives such a personal touch. 1. Potted Button Trees 2. Appliqué Reindeer Pillow 3. Square Dowel Wreath 4. Ornament Coasters 5. Ro...
    Nov 27, 2013 No Comments

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